12&Under FINA Figures
How to Fix the Bent Knee Surface Arch Position
I really enjoy working on the Bent Knee Surface Arch (BKSA). Generally, I find the position is lacking in accuracy due to hip extension and not a lack of back flexibility. Don’t get me wrong, back flexibility is key, but I find that the hips get over looked. Look at the photo below. The arrow is pointing at…
Read MoreMental Skills Training- The Inner Voice
Inspiration and ideas can truly come from anywhere as long as you are always open-minded. This weeks blog post is inspired from a book that I never ever thought would apply to coaching. The book is called “The Untethered Soul” by Michael A. Singer. Chapters one and two give an unique perspective on the role…
Read More12&Under Sculls
Like I promised here are the 12&under sculls. Sorry it took so long. When I coach sculling, I usually incorporate the easier sculls into the synchro portion of a warm-up. Once the skills are becoming proficient, I swap some sculls out and put new ones. Sometimes I have different scull warm-ups depending on the day…
Read MoreCoaching 12& Under Figures according to FINA
So for some of you, your 12&under figures will not be the FINA 12&under figures. I know in Alberta there will be modified 12&under figures based on the FINA figures. That is not really going to change what I am going to take you through today. When coaching figures I suggest at the beginning of…
Read More3 Tips For Coaching 12&under Figures
So this season is going to be a bit scary for some 12&under coaches for a few reasons. One of the reasons is that there are all new figures for this young age group and some of them are not so easy. Secondly, you probably will have some swimmers with little to no experience in…
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